EP1553309A2 - Dispositif pour la fixation de composants sur des tubes enveloppes de diamètres différents - Google Patents

Dispositif pour la fixation de composants sur des tubes enveloppes de diamètres différents Download PDF

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EP1553309A2
EP1553309A2 EP05000027A EP05000027A EP1553309A2 EP 1553309 A2 EP1553309 A2 EP 1553309A2 EP 05000027 A EP05000027 A EP 05000027A EP 05000027 A EP05000027 A EP 05000027A EP 1553309 A2 EP1553309 A2 EP 1553309A2
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Markus Altmann
Markus Mauch
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BCS Automotive Interface Solutions GmbH
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/02—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments
    • B60Q1/04—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights
    • B60Q1/14—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means
    • B60Q1/1446—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to illuminate the way ahead or to illuminate other areas of way or environments the devices being headlights having dimming means controlled by mechanically actuated switches
    • B60Q1/1453—Hand actuated switches
    • B60Q1/1461—Multifunction switches for dimming headlights and controlling additional devices, e.g. for controlling direction indicating lights
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
    • B60R13/02—Internal Trim mouldings ; Internal Ledges; Wall liners for passenger compartments; Roof liners
    • B60R13/0206—Arrangements of fasteners and clips specially adapted for attaching inner vehicle liners or mouldings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R11/00—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
    • B60R2011/0001—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position
    • B60R2011/0003—Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for characterised by position inside the vehicle
    • B60R2011/001—Vehicle control means, e.g. steering-wheel or column
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16B—DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B21/00—Means for preventing relative axial movement of a pin, spigot, shaft or the like and a member surrounding it; Stud-and-socket releasable fastenings
    • F16B21/02—Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T292/00—Closure fasteners
    • Y10T292/20—Clamps

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  • the invention relates to a device for fastening a component a jacket pipe.
  • the invention is based on a Fastening device for a steering column switch or jacket tube switch module directed.
  • the steering device of a motor vehicle usually includes one in one Jacket tube mounted steering shaft, which is connected to the steering wheel. At the Casing tube are attached to various components of the control and Actuation of vehicle functions serve.
  • the steering column switch or Casing switch modules usually each include a turn signal switch and a wiper switch for the stepwise operation of the wipers and for the switching functions of the windscreen washer system.
  • various interfaces and Evaluation units for example, for power steering systems, Fahrwinkel and steering angle sensors can be arranged.
  • the aim of the invention is therefore to avoid these disadvantages and one for Various types of vehicle usable fastening device of the beginning to create said type.
  • a device for fastening a Component provided on a jacket tube with a mounting sleeve and a compensating part associated with the fastening sleeve, wherein the Mounting sleeve at least one receiving portion and to the Receiving portion has adjacent bulges and the Receiving portion a first receiving cross-section for receiving the Casing defined, and wherein the compensation part laterally in the Fastening sleeve includes movable compensating jaws that between a first position in which they are housed in the bulges, and one second position are movable in which they are at least partially in Receiving portion lie and a second receiving cross-section for the Define jacket tube, which is smaller than the first receiving cross-section.
  • a fastening device for example for a casing tube switch module provided for at least two used different jacket tubes with different outer diameter
  • a fastening device for example for a casing tube switch module provided for at least two used different jacket tubes with different outer diameter
  • the fastening sleeve according to the invention is thus in advantageously suitable for attachment to various jacket tubes.
  • fastening device according to the invention are in a simple manner produced by plastic injection molding.
  • Warehousing can be more on the different Compensating parts are reduced. This is also significant Cost savings realized.
  • the compensating jaws of the fastening device according to the invention are preferably connected to each other by webs.
  • the webs can be formed for example of spring steel. However, it is particularly preferred if the webs and the compensating jaws in one piece with each other made of plastic are formed.
  • the webs stabilize the compensation part and increase the Mechanic solidity. When using plastic as the material for the Webs is a particularly simple and inexpensive production possible.
  • the compensation part has molded tabs, the facilitate a displacement or rotation of the compensating jaws.
  • the at the Compensating part preferably in the region of the compensating jaws formed tabs can also serve as targets for a tool and thus the Facilitate assembly and / or operation of the compensation part.
  • the receiving portion of the fastening sleeve for the Jacket tube formed in cross-section circular segment.
  • the shape of the Receiving portion of the mounting sleeve then corresponds to the shape of the Jacket tube, so that the cross-sectionally circular segment-shaped receiving portion firmly against the outer circumference of the jacket tube and this in the first Receiving cross section jams when the compensating jaws in the first Position in which they in the radially protruding bulges on the Mounting sleeve are added.
  • the compensating jaws are preferably rotatable about one Center axis of the mounting sleeve arranged, the shape of the Balancing jaws preferably corresponds to the shape of the bulge.
  • the shape of the Balancing jaws preferably corresponds to the shape of the bulge.
  • the Bulges sloping side walls and the equalizing jaws bevelled Side surfaces and a concave, the jacket tube facing clamping surface. You can easily turn out of the bulges and in the transfer second position. In this position, a jacket tube with a smaller outer diameter will be used and will be safe between the concave clamping surfaces of the balancing jaws held.
  • the compensation part with the compensation jaws arranged thereon preferably a separate from the mounting sleeve component.
  • it is preferably under a bias of the type that the equalizing jaws acted upon in the first position with spring force and so kept in the bulges.
  • the spring force can, for example be generated by the fact that the compensation part with the webs and the Balancing jaws in the form of a split ring is formed, the inner diameter is slightly larger than that of the first receiving cross section.
  • the balancing part on the mounting sleeve only can take two defined positions. These positions can for example, by end stops and / or a corresponding form of Balancing parts are realized. For example, at the Mounting sleeve provided a shoulder, to the one on the compensation part molded projection strikes. It is also possible between the Mounting sleeve and the compensation part to provide a locking connection, the fixes the compensation part in the first or second position.
  • the fastening device 10 shown in Figures 1 to 6 comprises a fastening sleeve 12 and a compensation part 14 with compensation jaws 16, the rotatably received about a central axis of the mounting sleeve 12 are.
  • the mounting sleeve 12 has a plurality of those shown here Embodiment in cross-section circular segment-shaped receiving portions 18th on, in which a jacket tube 20 was added with a large outer diameter is.
  • the outer surface of the jacket tube 20 is fixed in the receiving portions 18 and clearance on the wall of the mounting sleeve 12, so that the Fixing device 10 is securely fixed to the casing tube 20.
  • the Receiving portions 18 thus define a first receiving cross section, which corresponds to the outer diameter of the jacket tube 20.
  • bulges 22 Adjacent to the cross-sectionally circular segment-shaped receiving portions 18 of the mounting sleeve 12 bulges 22 are formed, which protrude radially and extend along the mounting sleeve 12.
  • the balancing jaws 16th In the in Figures 1 to 3 shown position of the compensating part 14 are the balancing jaws 16th within the bulges 22.
  • the shape of the bulges is due to the shape adapted to the compensation jaws.
  • the equalizing jaws 22 with beveled side surfaces 24 provided at the corresponding oblique Side walls 26 of the bulges 22 abut.
  • the balancing jaws 16 also have a jacket tube 20 facing concave clamping surface 28, the at the position shown here of the compensating part 14 at least pointwise rests against the jacket tube 20.
  • the clamping of the jacket tube 20th additionally reinforced in the first receiving cross section of the fastening sleeve.
  • the balancing jaws 16 are to increase the mechanical stability of the Compensating part 14 and to improve the handling by webs 30th connected with each other.
  • To the webs 30 are also one or more Actuation tabs 32 formed to prevent twisting of the compensating part 14 and the balancing jaws 16 in the mounting sleeve 12 by hand or by means of a special tool to enable.
  • the actuating tabs 32 are preferably arranged on a vehicle-side edge of the compensating part 14 and adjoin a radially extending from the mounting sleeve 12, as Support plate molded mounting flange 34 at. On the mounting flange 34 can component side several attachment points 36 for connection to the another component (not shown here) may be provided.
  • FIGS. 4 to 6 show the fastening device 10 according to the invention, in which a jacket tube 20 'is added with a smaller outer diameter.
  • the Compensation part 14 with the balancing jaws 16 is here from the first position in unscrewed a second position in which the balancing jaws 16 outside the Bulges 22 and thus at least partially in the receiving portions 18th lie.
  • the concave clamping surfaces 28 define the Balancing jaws 16 a second receiving cross section, which is smaller than that defined by the receiving portions 18 first receiving cross-section and the the outer diameter of the smaller casing tube 20 'corresponds.
  • the jacket tube 20 ' is in the position shown in Figures 4 to 6 of the compensating part 14 thus from the clamping surfaces 28 of the balancing jaws 16 in the fastening device 10 held firm and no play.
  • the clamping surfaces 28th opposite convex curved top surfaces 38 of the balancing jaws 16 are in turn close to the receiving portions 18 of the mounting sleeve 12th at.
  • the thickness of the compensating jaws 16 thus corresponds to the radius difference of Jacket tubes 20 and 20 '.
  • the preferred first made as a plastic injection part compensating part 14 with the by webs 30th interconnected balancing jaws 16 in the mounting sleeve 12th used.
  • the balancing jaws 16 are in this case in the bulges 22 of Fixing sleeve 12 and extend in the axial direction along the Inner wall of the mounting sleeve 12.
  • the webs 30 connect the Balancing jaws 16 preferably on the vehicle-side end of the compensating jaws 16 and adjoin there to a mounting flange 34 of the mounting sleeve 12.
  • the webs 30 and the compensating jaws 16 are here in the form of a split ring formed, whose inner diameter, measured at the of the clamping surfaces 28 covered circular area, slightly larger than that of the Receiving sections 18 defined receiving cross-section of the mounting sleeve 12.
  • the split ring-shaped compensation member 14 must therefore for inserting the Balancing jaws 16 are slightly compressed in the bulges 22. As a result, a bias voltage is generated, which the balancing jaws 14th safely in the bulges 22 holds. Subsequently, the jacket tube 20 with the larger outer diameter of the through the receiving portions 18th defined receiving cross section corresponds, in the mounting sleeve 12th be used.
  • the Twisting of the compensating part 14 can either by hand or with a matched tool on the webs 30 and the compensating jaws 16 arranged actuating tabs 32 done.
  • the compensation part 14 then comes to lie in a position which is shown in Figures 4 to 6. Of the Receiving cross-section of the fastening device 10 is then through the Clamping surfaces 28 defines and corresponds to the outer diameter of the smaller Jacket tube 20 '.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Steering Controls (AREA)
  • Mutual Connection Of Rods And Tubes (AREA)
  • Clamps And Clips (AREA)
  • Supports For Pipes And Cables (AREA)
  • Quick-Acting Or Multi-Walled Pipe Joints (AREA)
  • Earth Drilling (AREA)
  • Joints With Sleeves (AREA)
EP20050000027 2004-01-07 2005-01-03 Dispositif pour la fixation de composants sur des tubes enveloppes de diamètres différents Expired - Lifetime EP1553309B1 (fr)

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PL05000027T PL1553309T3 (pl) 2004-01-07 2005-01-03 Urządzenie do mocowania elementu konstrukcyjnego na rurach osłonowych o różnej średnicy

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DE202004000110U DE202004000110U1 (de) 2004-01-07 2004-01-07 Vorrichtung zur Befestigung eines Bauteils an einem Mantelrohr

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US (1) US7571664B2 (fr)
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JP (1) JP4063823B2 (fr)
CN (1) CN1299932C (fr)
AT (1) ATE451557T1 (fr)
BR (1) BRPI0500027A (fr)
DE (3) DE202004000110U1 (fr)
ES (1) ES2336217T3 (fr)
MX (1) MXPA05000479A (fr)
PL (1) PL1553309T3 (fr)

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MXPA05000479A (es) 2005-08-16
CN1299932C (zh) 2007-02-14
DE502005008657D1 (de) 2010-01-21
DE102005000625A1 (de) 2005-08-04
ATE451557T1 (de) 2009-12-15
ES2336217T3 (es) 2010-04-09
DE202004000110U1 (de) 2004-08-19
CN1640728A (zh) 2005-07-20
US20050184536A1 (en) 2005-08-25
PL1553309T3 (pl) 2010-05-31
JP4063823B2 (ja) 2008-03-19
US7571664B2 (en) 2009-08-11
BRPI0500027A (pt) 2005-09-06

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